RV Rental Grand Ledge, MI

It doesn’t really get greater than the Great Lakes and since you’re staying with your camper rental in Grand Ledge, you have the luxury of choosing between two out of the four. Lake Michigan is closer than Lake Huron, but both can be reached by lunchtime if you set off after breakfast. Once here you can bathe in both the lakes and the sun since there are beautiful sandy beaches. And the sunsets over both lakes are truly breathtaking.

The Huron-Manistee National Forests are about as far away from your travel trailer rental in Grand Ledge as Lake Michigan. Here you can find great hiking trails - 330 miles of them - and if you aren’t bored of water yet, there are thousands of lakes and miles of streams and rivers, good for both canoeing and fishing. Other recreation activities include hunting, biking and, in the winter, skiing. You can even reach the shore of Lake Michigan from here.

The Grayling State Forest Area, a little farther away, is also great for experiencing the Michigan wildlife and nature. Its trails are both paved and unpaved, great for both biking and hiking. The terrain is worth seeing at any time of the year, with beautifully green springs and summers, burned fall colors and a winter wonderland, so don’t forget to bring your camera.

While there are some RV parks in the city, you can also find good places for your RV rental near Grand Ledge. In order to find a chain retailer you will have to leave the city and drive east to Lansing, but if you’d rather shop local, there are plenty of mom and pop grocery stores in Grand Ledge, as well as numerous of gas stations.

At Lansing Cottonwood Campground you’ll have access to full hookups as well as hot showers. There’s a laundry room for your clothes, and for fun, there’s a large pool, a playground, and an open field for soccer or football. When you’ve had enough fun, you can leave the RV and go explore everything that the city of Lansing has to offer, including history centers and museums.

An hour’s drive from Grand Ledge in the Grand Rapids direction, you will find Lakeside Camp Park. Here are hookups for electricity, water, and sewage, and also facilities for laundry and showers. You can fish, rent a boat, or go swimming whenever you feel like it, and in the summer there are some fun family activities such as treasure hunts, karaoke, and Christmas in July.

If you want to let your RV rest for a bit (and your driver) why not have a look at what the city of Grand Ledge has to offer? You can’t miss Island Park - it is situated on the Grand River in the downtown area, and can be reached by a pedestrian bridge, and actually, you can even rent parts of it or the whole island if you’re feeling especially flashy.

During the warmer summer and fall months, there are various festivals in the park, and you can enjoy the wildlife and river at any time throughout the year.

Those who are a little bit more adventurous might want to consider a visit to Oak Park, which is one of few places in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula where you can climb on rocks. There is a 30-foot-tall cliff by the Grand River, which has over 100 routes to climb. The park is public and open to anyone, but you might have to bring your own climbing equipment, so bear that in mind.

If you’re thirsty after all the climbing, a visit to the local distillery might be a welcome suggestion. It’s an artisan distillery and microbrewery and has many different kinds of beer and wine, as well as seasonal selections such as cider. If you’re not only thirsty but could also go for something to eat, there are loads of options in Grand Ledge. You have your fast food restaurants, a bunch of food trucks, pizzas and subs, and also Chinese, Mexican, and American cuisines. There are even dessert-only joints, for those with a sweet tooth.

If you haven’t started looking for RV rentals in Grand Lodge yet, hop to it. It’s a great destination for anyone who likes the outdoors but also wants the option to visit the big city every now and then.